Center City East Travel Guide
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Visit Center City East
Stay near popular Center City East attractions
Things to do

Philadelphia Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

BYOB Historically Hilarious Trolley Tour of Philadelphia

Double Decker Hop-On Hop-Off City Sightseeing Philadelphia (1, 2, or 3-Day)

Go City: Philadelphia All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions

Philadelphia Haunted Halloween Tour: Terror Beyond the Walls
Top hotels in Center City East

Loews Philadelphia Hotel
"The front desk staff was incredibly kind and helpful. The hotel gym is good (dumbbells up to 75 lb and a full squat rack. The hotel bar is beautiful, but far too expensive. Especially when there are 10 nice bars within 2 blocks. 9/10. Would stay again."
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2026

Philadelphia Marriott Downtown

Aloft by Marriott Philadelphia Downtown
"This was our second time staying at this property and again we enjoyed our stay. Knocked off one star because the bathroom lighting over the sink is totally inadequate, amounting to little more than mood lighting perfect for a Tik-Tok video but little else. Also, we were assigned a room on the first ..."
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2026

Wyndham Philadelphia Historic District
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Reviewed on 22 Oct 2026

Penn's View Hotel Philadelphia
"Small boutique hotel feel. Excellent restaurant with a fantastic wine bar"
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2026

Hilton Garden Inn Philadelphia Center City
"Great location....comfy beds....next door to Reading Terminal market! Close to Septa station. Great experience 👍"
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2026
Where to stay in Center City East

Center City
Known for its fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries, there's plenty to explore in Center City. Check out top attractions like Pennsylvania Convention Center and Reading Terminal Market, and jump on the metro at 11th St Station or 8th St Station to see more of the city.

Rittenhouse Square
While you're in Rittenhouse Square, take in top sights like Walnut Street or Liberty Place, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 15th-16th & Locust Station or 19th St Station.

Old City
Known for its abundant dining options and interesting museums, there's plenty to explore in Old City. Top attractions like Elfreth's Alley and Betsy Ross House are major draws, and you can catch the metro at 2nd St. Station or 5th St. Station to see more of the city.

University City
Travellers choose University City for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Penn Medicine Station or 33rd St Station and check out top sights like Penn Museum.

West Philadelphia
Noted for its art galleries and museums, there's plenty to explore in West Philadelphia. Top attractions like Highmark Mann Center for the Performing Arts and Please Touch Museum are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Lancaster Ave & 49th St Tram Stop or 49th & Girard Ave Stop to see more of the city.

























